Water Online Highlights

1. What Should Water Utilities Take Away From The L.A. Wildfires? 1/22/2025

   As Los Angeles struggles with one of the worst wildfires in history, all eyes are on the region’s (and, arguably, the nation’s) water infrastructure. Should California’s water infrastructure have been better prepared to handle the unprecedented demand? Water utilities nationwide are wondering what the turn of events means for them.

2. What Water Utilities Need To Know About The Challenges Of Water Affordability 1/17/2025

   A report from the U.S. EPA last month reveals the severity of water affordability challenges in the U.S., estimating that between 12.1 million and 19.2 million households lack access to affordable water services. The report outlines the causes, impact, and possible solutions for America’s water affordability problems.

3. The Los Angeles Fires And America's Overwhelmed Water Infrastructure 1/17/2025
   While the destruction the Los Angeles fires wrought to homes, businesses, and livelihoods has understandably garnered most of the attention, the fires are also a reminder of the struggles to recognize and reinvest in the country's water infrastructure.
4. Building Tomorrow's Wastewater Treatment Systems... And Workforce 1/17/2025

   Engineering Tomorrow, a national education nonprofit dedicated to fostering a more diverse and expansive engineering workforce, recently engaged thousands of students across the country in an interactive lab on wastewater treatment and related careers in partnership with Engineers Without Borders USA.

5. When Rural Drip Systems Demand Modern Technological Investment 1/16/2025

   For rural communities that are invested in expanding their residential and commercial spaces, efficient wastewater treatment is important.

6. How To Prepare For High Flow Rates In MBR Wastewater Systems 1/16/2025

   Whether it’s a major storm or fast-paced snowmelt or a sudden industrial discharge in your service area, a methodical understanding of influent flow rate is key to staying ahead of influent.

7. Membrane Bioreactors: Coming To The Rescue Of Wastewater Facilities Struck By Disaster 1/16/2025

   Membrane bioreactor (MBR) systems are a groundbreaking solution for wastewater treatment, seamlessly blending biological processes with advanced membrane filtration.

8. Managing Cold Temperature Swings With MBR Technology 1/16/2025

   This article delves into the challenges and adaptive strategies for optimizing MBR systems in cold climates, where efficiency often wanes.

9. How Pipeline Monitoring Transforms A Smart Water City 1/16/2025

   Learn about Smart Water Cities, a forward-thinking approach that leverages advanced Information and Communication Technologies like big data and AI to monitor and manage urban water systems in real time.

10. Nationwide Projects Planned To Strengthen Water Systems And Combat Cyber Threats 1/15/2025

    Water resource issues are of high concern throughout America. A research report presented recently to member of Congress urged immediate attention to America’s critical water issues. The report outlined states with the greatest immediate concerns. Not surprisingly, California and Texas topped the list.